Remanufacturing is recycling by manufacturing “good as new” products from used products (Steinhilper, 1998).
The benefits of remanufacturing an industrial compressor over a brand-new replacement are many and varied.
Environmental benefits. Society is probably the major beneficiary of remanufacturing, as it reduces the amount of energy and raw materials needed to produce the equipment. Remanufacturing used equipment requires only approximately 15% of the energy needed to manufacture a new one (Giuntini and Gaudette, 2003). Consequently, remanufacturing puts less pressure on natural resources is effective in reducing greenhouse gases and contributes to sustainability. The reuse and recycling of parts and components has a favorable impact on the environment.
Economic benefits. Remanufacturing entails significant cost savings with regard to the acquisition of new equipment.
The benefits of remanufacturing an industrial compressor over a brand-new replacement are many and varied.
Environmental benefits. Society is probably the major beneficiary of remanufacturing, as it reduces the amount of energy and raw materials needed to produce the equipment. Remanufacturing used equipment requires only approximately 15% of the energy needed to manufacture a new one (Giuntini and Gaudette, 2003). Consequently, remanufacturing puts less pressure on natural resources is effective in reducing greenhouse gases and contributes to sustainability. The reuse and recycling of parts and components has a favorable impact on the environment.
Economic benefits. Remanufacturing entails significant cost savings with regard to the acquisition of new equipment.